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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
4 Shreyd Yankee.

northern shoe merchant set up e
shop IN Ficksburg several years ago, and
buying his stock of the manufacturer he
bad always dealt with. without reference
to any peculiarities among his new pat
rons. found himself loaded with an ab-
soluteiy unsuitable lot of shoes. at first
hs thought his case was hopeless, and
hen noticing that the few small numbers
he had were too small really for the peo-
pie that called for them, he tumbled to
the resi- estate of the case. The Yicks-
burg ladies were greatly
gratifed at his diplomats and
avovals that he had bought his stock al
wrong through ignorance of the tiniues
of the southern foot, and when he at con-
slider able expenditure of time and in
genuity managed TO mark larJe part of
his stock over again and invited them to
come and see his new goods bought for
little feet. he drove good trade, and he
says saved himself from bankruptcy. As
fact, however, IL did have few boxes
of advanced sizes for which he had no call
whatever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
SPICE OF LIFE.

Two young Ohio farmers have fought
duel about girl named Briny, Their
love for Briny must have been deep.
The fall of 430 aerolites in the United
States in 60 years is recorded, and not
ons of these stars was walking on
-ailroad ties either.
1t is estimated that there is one COW to
every four persons in this country. The
young lady in the red shawl always gets
her share.
Minnesota ran has invented dust
collector, but it is hardly expected that it
will surpass the top surface of a center
table,
How foolish it is TO make fun of the
home made hustle. There i. not a girl
who makes her own hustle but is backed
by some of the mort influential papers of
the times.
The actress was angry, belligsrent, too,
And ready for all sorts of strife;
She picked up club just as mad peo-
pie do,
And then made the hit of her life.
The lady and the tigs- problem, as ap-
piled to Sarah B rnhardt and her peculiar
pet, is assuming an interesting aspecu.
A large number of hotel waiter. say that
they would choose the tiger.
Little Boy Field cant play no more.
Little Boy Gould-Oh, come on, what you
stoppin' for? you've won all my mar
bles." Amt yer got no more?" Nary
one" "Well I'll lend ye couple to be-
gin over agin.'
Said Jenkins my duty ought not to
dodge;
To stay home from lodge isn't right
Said his wife: But whenever You go
out to lodge,
You manage to lodge out all night.
Ponsonby-"Heard about Buffalo Bill.
hey" De Twirlger-"Nevah heard!
Awthaw. yor pain me! The queen visit
ed him the other day, and His Royal
Hlghness shook his hand" "Baw Jove!
Is that sos Why don't the man visit
America aad give a chap a chawnce, you
know
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
The Rattlesnake's Awful Eye.
Forest and Stream.

Never seeing snake charming a bird
or animal, l concluded it was negro
superstition or fancy devoid of fact. So
1 continued to think till few days ago
when farmer friend of niue. living four
miles south of Abilene, told nae what he
had witnessed. He said he was riding
along prairie and he saw prairie dog
within few feet of him, which refused
to scamper to his hole. as prairie dogs
usually do when approached by man; on
the contrary, he sat as if trausfi1ed to the
spot, though making a constant ner vous,
shuddering motion, as If anxious to get
away. My friend thought this vas strange
and while considering the spectacle he
presently saw large ratslesnake coilee
up under some bushes, his head uplifted
about six or seven feet from the dog.
which still needed him not, but looked
steadily upon the snake. He dismounted
took the dog by the head and thrust him
on, when the snake, which had up 70 this
moment remained quiet, Immediately
evelled with rage and began SCUM ding
his rattles- The prairie dog for some
time seemed benumbed, hardly capable
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
A High Cliff on the Maine Coast


There is a perpendicular cliff on the
WestpOrt shore in the Sasanoa river, Lin
coin county Ne, rising more than hun
dred feet above the surface of the water.
Here, as early as 1876, one Dagget, al
Indian trader, used to moor his sloop be
meath the precipituos wall, and carry Oh
trade with the Indians on its summit,
they lowering down their furs to him il
his boat and hosting up his goods in re-
turn. Protected from sudden assaults by
this towering cliffside he called it his
castle, and painted high up on its surface
a hand as a sign of anity. On the face
of this cliff there is the figure of an In
dian, with bow, produced by natural
stains in the rock. The resemblance to
human figure is very striking. When
the British came up in 1914 to lay Wis
casset under contribution they reported
this rock TO be "as high as St. Paul's
steeple and alive with militia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
CHAPTER vI.-ruE NIGHT WEARS ON.

| $3.50 i'f'' ~ itiE- NtHtli VI ia les pN-
As may be imagined, at the very first
sign o; Nasal, the entire population of
| the Mission Station had sought refuge in
side the stout stone wall, and were now to
| be seen-mCn. women. and countless chill
| dren-huddlei together in LITTLE groups.
| and all talking AT once, in awed tones. of
| the aWtulucSS of Nasal manners and GUS
toms, and of the fate that they had to ex-
! nect If those bloodthirsty savages succeed
cd IN getting over the stone wall
Immediately after we had settled upon
the outline of our plan of action, as sug-
| geSted by Umslopogaas. Mr. Mackenzie
sent for four sharp boys of from twelve TO
| fifteen years of age, and dispatched them
to various points from whence they could
Keep an outlook upon the Nasal camp,
| with orders 10 report, from time to time,
| what was going on. Other lads, and even
women, were stationed at intervals along
the wall, in order 10 guard against the
| possibility OF surprise
After this the twenty men who formed
| his whole available fighting force were
summoned by our host into the square
formed by the house, and there, standing
by the bole of the great confer. he earnest
ly addressed them and our four Askari.
indeed, 1t formed a very impressive scene
One not likely to be forgotten by any
body who witnessed it. immediately by
| the tree stood the angular form of Mr..
Mackenzie, one arm outStretched as he
talked, and the other resting against the
giant bole, his hat Off, his plain but kindly
lace clearly betraying the anguish of his
mind. Next to him was his poor wife, who
was seated on a chair, her face hidden in
her hand. On the other side of her was
Alphonse, looking exceedingly uncomtort-
able, and behind her stood the three OF us.
with Cmslopogaas' grim and towering
form in the background, resting, as usual.
on his aN. In front, stood and squatted
the group OF armed men-some with rifles
in their hands, and others with spears and
shields-following with eager attention
every word that fell from the speakers lips.
The white light of the moon peering in
beneath the lofty boughs threw a strange
and weird. glamour over the scene while
the melancholy souShing of the niSht-wind
passing through the millions of pine nee
dies overhead, added sadness of its own to
what was already a sufficiently tragic occa-
sion.
Men" said Mr.. Mackenzie, after he had
put all the circumstances of the case fully
AID clearly before them, and explained to
them the proposed plan of our forlorn hope
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

She's the sweetest girl In schoolF' enthusiast
caly exclaimed one young miss TO another, as
they passed down the street together. Edith u
so kind. and gentle, and unseldsh, every one
likes her. And she has IoveIy golden hair and
pretty eyes. Isn't il q pity her complexion is 50
bad; Il spoils her looks. And then she has such
d eadfu headecbesl" The girls skipped along,
but il happened Ediths mother had heard what
they said. 1t set her thinking. What could
be done for those headaches and the rough,
muddy complexion that was such trial 70 her
gentle daughter. She recalled what she had read
of DIR. Piercess Golden Medical Discovery, and on
The spur Of the moment she slipped into drug
store and bought supply. Edith took il faith
fully. with the result that It cleared her disorder
blood. relieved the headaches, made her skin
soft. fair sf.d rosy, and now she is not only the
sweetest giri in school" but the most beautiful
An cd lady living on 9TH street, San Frsucfsco,
was recently arrested for insanity beca1ss she
earnestly arerred that she was pursued by : ha~
beas co-pus- IL Is q deocedy dssagreeab!e thug
10 be pursued BY. II fellow is rich It viii pur-
sue him as long as he has a dollar and hunt him
cut Of every jail IN the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
A Brakeman's Adventure.
Augusta GA Chron Gle.

Milledge Darn, a capable brakeman,
for fourteen years in the service of the
Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta road,
met with sickening experience this
friday evening while at his wheel on
the down train from Charlotte. He was
on the top of a car, with his back to the
engine, putting on he brakes as the train
approached the bridge near Ridgewry
and Unconscious of the danger until the
structure knocked him from his footing.
He fell between two cars, and was tight
" clinched in such a position that he
dangled upon the cross ties as the train
ran along. In this position he was car
ried for a quarter of mile, when he sud
denly fell TO the roadbed the entire train
passing over him without further injury.
He was conscious during his peril.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Crime Must Be Punished.

81 want to report a burglary at our
house," said little chap not over years
old, as ne entered the Central station the
other day.
where do you liver
mo. - Congress street."
$50 there was burglary"
eyes, sir-an awful burglary"
swell, how was it,"
"Why, went to bed last night and L
had three cents in my pocket. 1 never
woke up once. This morning when felt
ia my pocket one o. them cents was gone.
1t was big one, with hole in it. Some
burglar must have got it."
"Why do you think sos"
"'Cause pa didn't takeit, and ma didn't
take it, and it must have been q bur
glar. Please catch him sir, and if you
want any reward I'll give you the cent.
It's against the law to burglar anybody,
aud l shall have him sent to State pri-
son."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Application of Manure.
American Rural Home

Not only is the preservation of the ma
nure with minimum loss matter of great
Importance, but application to the soil,
~ 20 crops, Is also an important mat
ter. Science would perhaps indicate
that to spread it upon the soil just be-
fore blowing, and then to sow the seed
aid have the roots of plants ready to alb
sorb the plant-food as fast as released by
decom position, would, be the better way OF
saving the valuable ingredients of ma
nure, but recent praGtice of maay far
mers would seem to afford evidence that
there are some things which chemists
have not yet satisfactorily explained.
Since the ordinary rotation of crops,
so generally adopted in Western New
York, has been practiced, that is, manure
upon clover and timothy sod, followed by
barley and oats, those crops by wheat and
that by meadow, many farmers have prac-
ticed haulirg out their manure at con-
ven1ent seasons; during the winter, some
times daily or weekly, when the weather
and circum stances would permit, and
continuing so to do until ready to pillow
for corn in the spring. Many farmers
have informed us that the favorable re-
suits of this course were plainly visible
in the corn, and that on those pasts of
the fields where manure was spread ear
lest in winter the corn was best, the
growth diminishing as the time of spread
ing neared the time of blowing. A Ger
man farmer who watched for several
years the effects of surface application
of manure became convinced that load
of quite raw, unfeImented manure had
ute as much effect as load of manure
that had been condensed and shrsnken
by fermentation. If, then, farmers will,
by the use of absorbing litter and gy psum
and compacting in the stables or manure
sheds, do what they can toward preserv-
ing the manual elements before the
manure is applied TO the soil, and will,
from time to time through the winter,
when the weather is favorable, the earth
frozen and little Or no snow upon the
surface, haul out and spread the manure
evenly over the surface, they will do the
best possible, in the ligh t now shed upon
the subject by both science and e1
perience toward outstanding the manure
of the farm and preventing the soil from
deteriorating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
The Washburncs of Maine.

The Washburnes, of Livermore, are a
remarkable family, as everybody knows
Hon. E B. Washburns, now at Liver
more, founded his fortune at Galena by
the advance in real estate says a gentle
man to the journal. ''Cadwallader made
millions IN milling and in lumber. The
foundation of the family greatness, how
ever, was in heredity. Israel, the father,
was an able man, but the mother of the
Washeurnes, was an executive genius.
She was one of the smartest business
women that Maine ever raised. The Sc
nior Israel was man of remarkable men
tai powers. His memory was phenom-
enOn,r
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Keeping Up With the Times

Mrs. Cass-It's foin residence yez has
now Missis MacDacey.
Mrs. McD-Oh yes; L think it's rather
an improvement On the ovid one. Yez
see. me husband found that the Queen
Amy stole of artychecksher was the go,
so he just raised the ovid building a
shtory and chucked in few bay winders.
Perhaps yez'd like to walk through the
prirlises; yez1l foind me husbent in the
loibrary on the left inioyin' his mornin's
poipe.-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

on obscure the road that leads TO health,
Unmarked by board or sign
Wisdom availS not powerleSS is wealth
To Soothe these aches OF thine.
But do not despair, with life there is hope,
The cloud conceals the sun:
With Pierces Eavorite Prescription at hand
Your iife'S full course may run.
More truth than poetry in these lines, as thoi,s-
andS of ladies all over the land now blooming
with health. testify 10 the great curative powers
Of Dr.. tierceNs Fayorite Prescription, adapted by
much research and careful study 70 the happy
relief OF all those weaknesses and ailments pc
cUliar TO females All druggists.
Intelligence from the Holy Land informs us
that IN Jerusalem. in the streets once trod ty
King David, may be heard the shrin whistle OF
the steam engine. The city has, in the last
twenty i've years, doubled in number Of build
insS and IN other respects keeps pace with the
great cities Of the modern world
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
A Change of Station
Merchant TrayeIer

Il was not always in this station of
ilfe," said the hack driver plaintively as
he reached for his fee.
Indeed
No, sir. At one time | was a we'll
known and promising lawyer"
wen, how do you feel over your pro-
motionf" was the unfeeling rejoinder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

Or. J. S. COINS, Owensville, Ohio, says: ~
have given Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL
with HypophosphiteS to four patients with better
results than seemed possible with any remedy.
All were hereditary cases of Lung disease, and
advanced to that stage when Coughs, pain i'll the
chest, frequent breathing frequent pulse, fever
ard Emaciation. All these cases have iucress
ell in weight from &c to IS lbs, and are net now
needing any medicine"
y Sedalia (Nlo.) man, recently converted by the
sclv&tlon army, entered hardware store and
asked the proprietor It he remembered what
axes were selling for in 1872. about 81, l guess,
vas the reply We'll, = said the saivatloni>t, Il
want to give yen dollar then. In lSs! l ole
80 AK which was displayed in frNat Of your
store
Some one says, the age of political
party may be told by its rings
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

Doat sneeee. sneeze. hawk, hawk, spit. blow
and disgust everybody with your offensive
breath you have acrid, vstery discharges
from the nose and eyes, throat disease causing
choking sensations. cough, ringing noises il.
bead, splitting headache and Other symptoms Of
nasal cztarrh. remember thai the manufacturers
Of DR.. sage's Catarrh Remedy offer In gooa
faith, 500 reward for a case of catarrh which
they cannot cure The Remedy Is sold By drug
gisrs at only 50 cents-
When John Swinton began the labor fsit he
lived IN . brown stone front. and had chef De
cuisine and 5000 in government bonds the lat
ter saved BY hard newspaper work AZ night To-
day he Is living on the top floor Of BROOKLYN
tenement house. his property lost but his spirits
cheerful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Going Right Up.

Elevator boy-"How high!" Perspir-
ing passenger-"Hundre aud one in the
shade" Boy shoots him through the sky
light.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Good for Nari Wnrkers

1t is fully claimed aud pretty well sustained
that hard work ers can accomplish almost twice
SIS much and save themselves from illness
and loss Of time If they take eight cents worth
per day of the extract of the MoSie Nerve Food
Plant now creating SO much discussion. The
dealers say its sale is the largest ever known. Ii
a nervous woman gets hold of a bottle she gets
the whole ueighborhocd to talking about it, and
a woman'S curiosity has TO be grstified il it COST
the price Of 8 bonnet
The wife Of a Nyack IN " man one night ne
Gently had her liege lord up and around the
house to find linament for a cold which had set
tied in her neck The neck was duly bathsd, ana
the wife was greatly relieved. Next morning Il
WAS found that hair restorer had been used by
mistake.
ONE grsasing with Frazer Axe Grease will last
two weeks all others two TO three days, Try II
There are three classes Of people in the world
The tirSt learn from their own experience theSs
are the wise; the second learn from the expert
ence or otherS-these are the happy; the thin
neither learn from their own experience nor The
experience of otherS-theSe are the fools
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
PIscAroRIAL PLEASURE.
THE GLORIOUS SPORT.

Come, let US raIs- q cheer.
he baSe-ha SeaSoa 5 usre,
And every boys heart with iyy is frei, filled,
filed,
Wen 70 the grounds away;
Our fifty cent? We'll pay
To watch The gaze and see the umpire sillei
killed, killed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

II there is one thing more than another that
Brooklyn prides herself in il is courtesy 10
strangers Yet in certain portions of Brooklyn a
stranger that would depend on the names on the
ga lamps for guides might as well rush into a
labyrinth OF the ages gone
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

Some women never want to marry I'M
ii. they think they are too old to do 30.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN
WHY WE ARE HAPPY.
BOSTON COURIER

The chilly days nave fled
The tears rnat April shed
Have all been dried oy sweet and smiling May
May. MAY,
The snow has left the wales
And bsimy vernal gales
Among the fragrant apple blossoms play, play
play.
PIsCAroRIAI. PLEASURE
b ing out he ln-S and hooks;
To shady woodland ttsoks
"here flowing brookl-ts murmur we'll repair
pair, pair.
And where the shadows lie
Wen cast tho gaudy Hy
And lure the speckied trout ct from his lair lair
lair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02

Caroline Patterson, widow OF a Seneca Indian
who acted as q spy and scout during the war Of
1872, is dead Her husband served under Capt
Blacksnake, and, with his wife, was Pr sent at
the burning Of Buffalo during that war She was
al
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
R. W. Tansiu 5 Co. Chicago:

Your "TanSill's Punch" &C cigars are going OF
like hot cakes, l intend that they shall be well
advertised WM F. II. STEPHENSON. Buffalo,
~ Y.
A storm-driven partridge took refuge on an
apple tree just outside the window Of sicl
woman in Unity, Me. and the tender hearted in
valid saw the tired bird and sent the hired mar
TO shoot it. She said that she had been wishing
for bit of bird for a long time.
ASK your shoe and hardware dealers for Lyons
Heel StiffenerS they keep boots and shoes
straight
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-09-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Rl . ER'S

vel. HOOD X co, Apothecaries, Lowell. Nj
100 Doses Ono Dollar.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-21

In the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial Dis.
trict OF the Territory Of Montana, within and for
the County Of Custer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-10-21

l. Is expected that Congress will be
asked to consider some further legisla-
ton concerning interstate commerce
ut its coming session. The Interstate
commission is required by the law
creating 1t to make a report to the sec.
TeIary of the interior OF or before De-
cember lst, aud that officer is to trans
Init the same 90 Congress. This re.
port. il il provided by the law, is to
contain such Information and data
collected by the commission rs may be
considered of value in the determine
ton OF questions connected with the
regulation Of commerce, together with
such recommendations as TO additional
legislation as the commission may
deem necessary. Ii is understood
that the commission will in it, first re-
port make some suggestions for the
amendment OF the net and will ark
Congress TO act upon them at an early
date. In just what direction the COM
mission will seek TO have the act
amended has not been disclosed. At
the same time there il considerable
talk about congressional legislation
regarding the telegraph, which bas
been stimulated by the recent absorp.
ton of the Baltimore 4 Ohio. A. our
readers know, "a recent decision Of the
supreme court has definitely excluded
the states from any exercise or control
over interstate telegraphy, thus leav.
ing the question OF regulation 81 no
regulation to the discretion of Con.
gress.-Brad-treet's.